IInfluence of calcined nanomagnesia on the structure and dielectric properties of polypropylene/ethylene-octene copolymer blend

Kamarudin, Siti Noorhazirah and Kwan, Yiew Lau and Ahmad, Noor Azlinda and Azrin, Nur Azalia and Rahim, Nor Hidayah and Chee, Wei Tan and Kuan, Yong Ching and Abdul Ghani, Ahmad Basri and Nor Arifin, Nur Amira (2025) IInfluence of calcined nanomagnesia on the structure and dielectric properties of polypropylene/ethylene-octene copolymer blend. Nanotechnology, 36 (18). pp. 1-13. ISSN 0957-4484

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Abstract

Polymer blends have attracted significant research interest due to their potential use as power cable insulating materials. Specifically, polypropylene (PP) blends offer improved dielectric properties over conventional crosslinked polyethylene insulating materials attributable to PP’s high melting temperatures, hence high rated voltages. Despite numerous promising findings have been reported regarding the potential application of PP blends as power cable insulating materials, there have been relatively less investigations into the dielectric effects of incorporating nanofillers into PP blends. The current work therefore explores the influence of calcined magnesia (MgO) nanofiller on the structure and dielectric properties of PP blended with ethylene-octene copolymer (EOC). Nanofiller-wise, calcination of MgO does not significantly affect the structure of MgO, albeit that water-related molecules are removed from MgO. Upon adding the calcined MgO to the PP/EOC blend, the breakdown performance of the PP/EOC/MgO blend nanocomposites becomes jeopardized, especially under the direct current field. This is primarily attributed to the presence of residue water molecules within the PP/EOC/MgO blend nanocomposites, even after MgO calcination. Although the addition of the calcined MgO to the PP blend does not result in favorable dielectric properties, the findings suggest that nanostructuration of PP blends could be further explored to pave the way for the development of nanostructured PP blends for use in advanced power cable insulation applications.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Calcination, magnesia, Nanocomposites, Polypropylene blend, Dielectric, Breakdown
Divisions:	Faculty Of Electrical Technology And Engineering
Depositing User:	Norfaradilla Idayu Ab. Ghafar
Date Deposited:	13 Apr 2026 08:11
Last Modified:	13 Apr 2026 08:11
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/29669
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